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Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and thankfulness for donor, and acknowledge the individuals and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations from: The DJC ~ […]

We pleased to let you know, we are running a second class in our 2017/2018 B’Nei Mitzvah Program, and we have a few spaces left. If you’re interested, please contact us ASAP. Registration deadline is August 1st. Calling all families who: have a child who will be in Grade 7 in the Fall share the […]

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, June 11, 2017, 2:00 pm, in the Hurndale Room at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue. The AGM is an opportunity to hear an update on the DJC’s activities and financial status and to elect members to the Board of Directors. We […]

Embrace the Mother’s Day spirit with a Kavod donation that honours your precious mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, the mother of your children, or all the above. Then see your names proudly linked in the Kavod/Honour section of our monthly newsletter. No minimum — every donation helps support DJC activities. Give Mama the naches/joy she […]

Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and gratitude for donors, and acknowledge the people and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations over the past month […]

Tickets have *SOLD OUT* to The Boy in the Moon fundraiser. Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you on May 16. When Walker Brown was born with “an impossibly rare genetic mutation”, he sparked a life-changing journey for his parents and sister. In The Boy in the Moon: A Father’s Search for […]

The Social Justice Committee is happy to report that we’ve found an apartment that will be a permanent home for the Syrian newcomer family we are sponsoring. Things have been busy but going well for the family in what will certainly be a gradual and long term adjustment to life here in Toronto! We are especially […]

Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and thankfulness for donor, and acknowledge the individuals and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations from: Lorne Vineberg, commemorating […]

On April 12th, Rabbi Miriam and the DJC are joining a special community Seder with Ve’ahavta, Holy Blossom Temple, and Congregation Habonim, bringing together members of our various congregations with guests from the Out of the Cold Program and graduates of Ve’ahavta’s Street Academy and other programs. The inclusive evening of music, storytelling, and feasting […]

Just as renovations making important accessibility modifications to Eastminster will be wrapping up, we will celebrate our fourth annual Shabbat Itanu, a city-wide celebration of the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Jewish community. In past years we have had moving talks by David Lepofsky, renowned lawyer, disability advocate, and important pioneer in the […]

We are thrilled to share with the community that the seven member Syrian refugee family we began to raise funds for to sponsor back at the 2015 High Holy Days have now arrived safely in Toronto. A small welcome team met them at the airport on Monday evening, March 20th, and, after a few hours […]

The Social Justice Committee has some very exciting and very recent news to share with the community — the Syrian refugee family of seven we are sponsoring and that we’ve been waiting for since November of 2015 has finally been approved to come to Canada and they will be arriving on March 20th — in […]

Could you be part of our DJC tradition of welcoming into your home those who need a place to celebrate liberation with others? Are you already cooking for so many that an extra mouth or two won’t be a problem? Are you feeling awkward about asking for a place to go for a Seder? If […]

After a process that has taken too long, we are thrilled and proud to announce that we have officially been granted the power by the province to authorize our Cantor to solemnize marriages in our community on our behalf. What this means is that Cantor Lisa will now have the power to officiate at interfaith […]

Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and thankfulness for donor, and acknowledge the individuals and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations from: Evelyn Tauben in […]

Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and thankfulness for donor, and acknowledge the individuals and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations from: Evelyn Tauben in […]

Our annual Earth Hour ~ Havdalah ~ Community Coffee House will be on Saturday, March 25th. We need performers, so put down your banjo, typewriter, or dance shoes and contact Cantor Lisa ASAP if you’d like to be part of this fun event! Please use subject line INTERESTED IN PERFORMING FOR EARTH HOUR. Thank you.

The Danforth Multifaith Community will be joining a candle-lit vigil in solidarity and support of the Madinah Masjid, tomorrow (Friday) evening, Feb 3rd, at 7:45 p.m. (1015 Danforth Avenue). Come out and show your support for this local mosque and for the Muslim community. Standing arm-in-arm with people of all faiths and all Canadians of […]

Many people enjoy participating in small groups; it’s easier to connect and make new friends, easier to schedule, and conversations are often deeper and richer. The Membership Engagement Committee is delighted to announce their focus for 2017 will be initiating Havurah groups. A Havurah is a small group of like-minded people who gather to share […]

Try it … you’ll like it! Ever wondered how people who read from the Torah know how to sing the words? Here’s your chance to discover this unique yet simple system of “trope” which has lasted hundreds of years. All you need is to be able to read Hebrew and to carry a tune. In […]